10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
47,711 miles

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2013 Hyundai Veloster fuel system problems

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2013 Hyundai Veloster Owner Comments

problem #17

Apr 142023

Veloster

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The engine is burning oil after couple days of change engine oil. The oil engine light will flash after a week or two after changing the oil. Thank you

- Copperas Cove , TX, USA

problem #16

Feb 022023

Veloster

  • miles
I was on the freeway and the car stalled almost causing a major accident took the shop they said I need to replace engine coils and spark plug-??s replaced and in a few weeks on the freeway on the way to work it stalled again took back to the shop they checked my spark plugs and engine coils they were burnt and black they said engine failure cylinder 2 it-??s been in shop 6 times now they say I need a engine

- Cumming , GA, USA

problem #15

Dec 282022

Veloster

  • miles
There is an open recall for my 2013 Veloster turbo 1.6 turbo engine code 182 from Hyundai. But it-€™s not showing under my VIN. My car have exact problems that is described in the recall. -€œ Engine damage can increase the risk of a fire or cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.-€ so I went to the dealership but they said they won-€™t help me with the recall and they can fix my car but they are going to charge me.

- Henrico , VA, USA

problem #14

Apr 222022

Veloster

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

So the vehicle wants to hesitate and buck violently to the point of nearly stalling out while accelerating and prevents the car from being able to merge into highway traffic in a safe manner and the surrounding years make and model are all on a recall due to a E.C.U. required update for a necessary reflashing for the ability to be use the automobile in the way it's designer/designers can make make want h. The severity and frequency of the problems are embarrassing and frustrating to be scared of risking my life being injured in a stalled/stalling vehicle without a power supply to navigate

- Mason, OH, USA

problem #13

Jan 132021

Veloster

  • miles
I have had to replace the turbo and radiator. I have replaced the coil packs and spark plugs 3 times since I received the car and now the transmission is acting up. I bought the car Dec 2020 and it has left me stranded on the side of the road 4 times already from the engine malfunctioning.

- San Diego , CA, USA

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problem #12

Jan 312021

Veloster 4-cyl

  • 99,980 miles
Hello, I believe there is an underlying issue with the Veloster 2013 that Hyundai has not addressed properly with their service campaign. I had received the service around 06/01/19 (I am not sure exactly when) and a year later have had the same exact problems this service was supposed to address. I have had engine stalls in the middle of the street near usc on a busy intersection and had to move the car by foot in fear of getting hit by another car. I've also had engine power issues that seem to have persisted. When this happened I took it into a mechanic to address the issue, their diagnosis was a bad coil pack for which they did a tune up (spark plugs, coil packs, oil filter). Shortly after the tune-up I had problems of the same misfiring issue where there would be no power to the engine and a slight knocking noise. I then took my car to hundai keyes mission hills to diagnose the problem this time and they said the same thing, bad coil pack. There have been known engine failures due to the ECU, and have read many anecdotal evidence that there is an issue with the ECU. I also believe this issue has caused my catalytic converter to fail prematurely as the misfires would send unburned fuel into the catalytic converter. I initially got in contact with a service manager at Hyundai Consumer Affairs on Feb 15th and he has finally called me today 03/15/19 after weeks of trying to get updates. The supervisor has deemed that this was out of warranty and that I would have to pay for it even after expressing my concerns that there might be an underlying issue that has not been resolved by the service campaign. This is a dangerous problem for other Veloster owners. And I fear that my engine will fail in the future. Here is the service campaign. Report receipt date: Mar 14, 2019 NHTSA campaign: 19V204000

- Northridge, CA, USA

problem #11

Jul 292020

Veloster

  • 95,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

When stoppibg or coming to full complete stop car seems to feel like it is goibg to stall out and kind of shimmery and shakes a little right before stopping also when starting from a complete stop it alot of the time feels like it is going to stall out as well. There is alot of engine noise as well that does not seem like it is a good thing.

- Surfside Beach, SC, USA

problem #10

May 192020

Veloster 4-cyl

  • 89,000 miles
My car stalled at a red light. Even though the engine was running and there were no mechanical lights on, the car wouldn't go when I pressed the gas. After turning the car off and on several times, it wouldn't move. It had to be pushed out of the street and after 20 minutes of resting, it worked again.

- Marietta, GA, USA

problem #9

Feb 112020

Veloster

  • miles
Engine cylinder misfires. Even after changing spark plugs and coil packs. Especially when eco mode is off(in montion, accelerating).when traction control cuts power seems to also attribute to misfiring and which has lead to unsettling idle.

- Quakertown, PA, USA

problem #8

May 142019

Veloster

  • 94,240 miles
To whom it may concern, my 2013 Hyundai Veloster started having issues on 5/14/19 so I scheduled a service appointment for 5/16 at murdock Hyundai. During my service visit I was notified by the service department that there was a recall (#182) on my car but they currently did not have a fix from Hyundai at that time. My car was parked from 5/16/19 to 6/3/19 when I was finally able to take it back to murdock Hyundai to have the recall issue fixed. The service department updated the defective software and my car drove perfectly. The next day while driving my car home from work it started having the same issues as it did before the update. I contacted the dealership and the soonest they could get me back in was 6/7/19 so again I was not able to drive my car. The service department inspected the vehicle and determined that my fuel injector and spark plug/coils were damaged and need replacement. On 6/11/19 I spoke with a gentleman named sean at the national Consumer Affairs for Hyundai regarding the repairs needed and I was told that I would receive a call back after he reached out to the service department and I have not heard anything back. I sent him a follow up email on 6/18/19 and still no response. It has been over 30 days since this issue began and it's still not resolved. I work full time and have been relying on public transportation because I am not able to drive my vehicle without causing further damage. I don't believe that the recall update fixed the problem and has caused damage to my vehicle. Any assistance you can provide in resolving this would be greatly appreciated.

- Murray, UT, USA

problem #7

Feb 132019

Veloster

  • 102,259 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The 2013 Hyundai Veloster I purchased has had an issue where the car emits a sulfur like smell when accelerating. The safety risk is a faulty engine, and possible exposure to dangerous emissions. Upon seeing the check engine light appear, I took it to the Hyundai dealer for a diagnostic. Hyundai informed me that the codes read P0420 and P0463. They recommended replacing and catalytic converter and fuel sensor but did not assess why the issues have occurred. They refused to cover under warranty, even though I had purchased an extended warranty with the vehicle. The check engine light then turned off soon after the diagnostic and ran ok other than the smell. The car has been regularly maintained at jiffy lube for each needed oil changes and service. Jiffy lube explained to me that the vehicle has been low on oil numerous times since the issue started, despite the oil light not illuminated on the vehicle. Upon further inspection at a different Hyundai dealer when the check engine light turned back on, it was explained to me that the vehicles 3rd cylinder is not functioning correctly and that I would have to replace the engine. Hyundai refused to cover the issue for the catalytic converter, fuel sensor, and engine. I suspect the failure of catalytic converter and fuel sensor to be related to the engine, despite the information presented and the service centers. I feel that Hyundai has put my safety in jeopardy by refusing to cover this issue despite my purchase of a warranty that covers engine problems. Included with submission are the records for maintenance, the original diagnostic, and the second diagnostic. The main cause is still unknown after paying for the diagnostic, the dealer did not provide a definitive explanation. Kkb flagged a very similar model, same year, make and engine size with ref. 19V204000 for engine related issues caused by a software issue.

- Auburn, CA, USA

problem #6

Jul 192018

Veloster

  • 74,100 miles
Experienced rough driving and engine rattling while driving above 40 miles. Engine misfiring cylinder coil number 4 failed on 07/19/2018 and 5 months later cylinder coil # 3 failed. Dealer replaced both at no cost

- Broadlands, VA, USA

problem #5

Mar 262018

Veloster

  • 74,000 miles
My climate cintril knob stopped working St different settings. Sometime I get levek 4 firce of air when the selectiin is on 1. or other times I get air force of 2 when the selection is on 4. my ac also won't work once the knob started actung up. My second issue is my check engine light gies on and off. I got a reading of dtc P0087 but I am told there is no recall even thou there is a tsb out there.

- Oconomowoc, WI, USA

problem #4

Mar 152017

Veloster

  • 86,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Veloster. While driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle started to lose power and acceleration. In addition, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The following day, the contact drove to the dealer (university Hyundai in decator, Alabama) where the vehicle was kept for one and a half months without rendering a diagnosis. The contact was provided with a rental vehicle in the interim; however, the dealer was currently requesting payment in full for the rental vehicle before releasing the contact's vehicle. The contact also stated that the vehicle was repaired per a recall for the fuel line that, in turn, damaged other parts of the engine that were not covered by the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The recall details were not provided. The approximate failure mileage was 86,000.

- Birmingham, AL, USA

problem #3

Jul 032016

Veloster

  • 61,000 miles
Car traveling at 25 mph in straight line on city street, loud bang and shower of sparks under car. Loss of power but car still running. Pulled to side of road and saw smoke coming out of hood. Opened hood and engine compartment engulfed in flames, closed hood and got away from car. Within 40 seconds engine compartment and cabin totally engulfed in flames, car was a complete loss. 61,000 miles.

- Massillon, OH, USA

problem #2

Mar 302015

Veloster 4-cyl

  • 23,500 miles
I have a 2013 vitamin C Veloster and I recently looked under my license plate in the rear and noticed a big hole in my bumper from melting, it seems to keep getting worse since last week when I noticed it. I took it into the dealership yesterday and showed the service guys and at that point my bumper and plate mount had fused together from the heat. I fear the bumper starting on fire right next to the gas tank. They took 3.5 hours to look at it and figure out what was going on. They claimed that they have never heard of or seen this issue and when they finished, wouldn't tell me any info. They gave me no paperwork, they just told me "take the car, we had to order a lot of parts and it will be a while before we get them in; we will call you when the parts come in and they closed the shop.

- Rio Rancho, NM, USA

problem #1

May 232013

Veloster

  • 12,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, fuel fumes filled the cabin of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis but they were unable to duplicate the problem. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 12,000.

- Grand Junction , CO, USA

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